4,000 Additional Teachers Recruited in Kano

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has recruited 4,315 former BESDA volunteer teachers into permanent and pensionable service.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday in Kano by the Governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature.

At the Sani Abacha Indoor Stadium, the Governor presented appointment letters to the newly absorbed teachers, urging them to demonstrate dedication, integrity, and commitment to character-building among their pupils.

Yusuf explained that the development builds on his administration’s previous approvals of 5,500 teachers in 2023, 5,632 in 2024, and 4,000 in May 2025 — all drawn from the BESDA voluntary teaching scheme. He said the recruitments underscore his government’s commitment to reviving and reforming the education sector.

To further strengthen the system, the Governor announced the recruitment of an additional 2,616 teachers. He also inaugurated a ₦200 million vehicle loan scheme, approved the distribution of 444 motorcycles and 300 computers to enhance school monitoring and evaluation, directed the reopening of Shehu Minjibir Boarding Primary School with 180 pupils, upgraded another school in Ungogo Local Government into a boarding facility, and approved the engagement of 17,000 watchmen across schools in the state.

Yusuf stressed that the reforms in education were already yielding results, citing Kano’s recognition as the best-performing state in the 2025 NECO examination.

Earlier this week, the state government also announced the movement of 588 students to 13 northern states under its Students Exchange Programme for the 2025/2026 academic session. The students were conveyed to Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kebbi, Taraba, and Nasarawa, while others from Yobe, Kaduna, Sokoto, Borno, and Kwara states arrived safely at their destinations.

An additional 78 students are scheduled to depart for Niger and Benue states on September 30, 2025.